Special Appearance

It does not escape our attention though that Cheng Lie’s pleadings do not indicate that the same were filed by way of special appearance. But these, to our mind, are mere inaccuracies in the title of the pleadings. What is important are the allegations contained therein which consistently resisted the jurisdiction of the trial court. Thus, Cheng Lie cannot be considered to have submitted itself to the jurisdiction of the courts (Atiko Trnas, Inc., et al. Vs. Prudential Guarantee and Assurance, Inc., G.R. No. 167545. August 17, 2011).